Charles Fortescue Ingersoll

Charles Fortescue Ingersoll (September 27, 1791 – August 18, 1832) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.

In 1816, he married Anna Maria, the sister of William Hamilton Merritt who was captain in the same unit and became Ingersoll's partner in business after the war.

With his brother James, he built a sawmill, gristmill, potash plant and distillery there, also establishing a general store and serving as postmaster.

Ingersoll also became lieutenant-colonel in the local militia and served as justice of the peace for the London District.

His eldest daughter married James Rea Benson, who served in the Canadian House of Commons and Senate.